AXIOMTEK AX5420P, User Manual

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AX5420P & AX5425P User ’ s Manual
Board Configuration and Installation
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2.4 Hardware Installation
The AX5425P/AX5420P boards are shipped with protective
electrostatic cover. W hen unpacking, touch the board's
electrostatically shielded packing with the metal frame of your
computer to discharge the accumulated static electricity prior to
touching the board.
The following section summarizes the procedures for install in
AX5425P/AX5420P:
WARNING:
Turn OFF the PC and all accessories connected
to the PC whenever installing or removing any
peripheral board including the AX5425P(0)
series board.
2.4.1 Board Installation
The following lists the instructions to following when installing
the AX5425P/AX5420P card.
1. Turn OFF the PC and all accessories power.
2. Unplug all power cords and entire cables from the
rear of the PC.
3. Remove the PC's cover (see your PC Operation
Guide if you are not skillful about it).
4. Find an unused expansion slot. Remove the blank
expansion slot cover and save the screw for affixing
retaining bracket.
5. Grab the upper edge of the AX5425P/AX5420P
board. Align the AX5425P/AX5420P board's retaining
bracket with the expansion slot rear panel, and
straighten the board's gold finger with the
expansion slot. Gently push the board into slot.
6. Restore the screw to the expansion slot-retaining
bracket.
7. Replace the PC's cover and connect the cables
you detached in step2.
8. Turn ON the power of the PC and other peripheral
device.